[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 112 (Thursday, July 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
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HONORING THE HEROIC SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN 
                  POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER PERRY RENN

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2014

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is with a burdened heart I 
rise today to honor the life of a truly outstanding public servant, 
Officer Perry Renn. For more than three decades Officer Renn served his 
country and the City of Indianapolis with courage and integrity. 
Tragically, Officer Renn was killed in the line of duty on July 5, 
2014.
  Officer Perry Renn protected the citizens of Indianapolis for 21 
years as a member of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. A 
career police officer, Renn made the conscious decision every day to 
place himself in harm's way to make Indianapolis a safer and more 
prosperous city. It was in this pursuit that he ultimately gave his 
life. On the night of his passing, Officer Renn was responding to a 
call of shots being fired in a residential neighborhood.
  Day after day, Officer Renn displayed the compassion and integrity of 
a true public servant. After graduating from East High School in 
Phoenix, AZ, he began a 10 year enlistment in the United States Army's 
82nd Airborne Division. During this time, Renn served his country as a 
paratrooper and jumpmaster. He served two tours in Korea and also 
helped to restore constitutional government to the island nation of 
Grenada during the 1983 liberation of the country, Operation Urgent 
Fury.
  Yet another example of Officer Renn's heroism was shown in 2003 when 
he received the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Medal of 
Bravery for preventing an armed man from taking his own life. Every 
single day, Officer Renn displayed his admirable character and passion 
for helping others.
  Few men and women are brave enough to answer the call of duty like 
Officer Renn. When he pinned on his badge the evening of July 5, no one 
could have dreamed that he would give his life so selflessly protecting 
the city he called home. As a former Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis and a 
member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I am forever 
grateful to Officer Renn and to police forces all across the nation who 
work tirelessly to protect and serve their fellow Americans.
  Officer Renn is a hero. His lifetime of service to the United States 
of America and the City of Indianapolis will never be forgotten. My 
condolences and well wishes go out to his wife, Lynn, and Officer 
Renn's entire family during this difficult time. My thoughts and 
prayers are with them.

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